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Solar-Powered Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail Recipes for Sunny Sips What’s the best way to make a cocktail? With solar power, of course! Across Vermont and the Hudson Valley, SunCommon has solarized a heaping handful of distilleries,...
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Supporting Pollinators with Solar Wildflower Seeds
Did you have coffee this morning? Or maybe you had an after lunch chocolate chip cookie? Well, you have bees to thank for both; they pollinated the coffee beans and the cocoa plant! Whether you know...
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The Top Environmental Books to Add to Your Reading List
The Top Environmental Books to Add to Your Reading List Whether you spend most of your time indoors, or you’d rather get out and enjoy the sunshine, reading is a wonderful way to pass the time....
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Words Have Power – CAFF 2020 Selection
Young Voices for the Planet is proud to show the story of Jaysa, a 13-year old girl from Bridgeport, Connecticut who speaks out at public hearings and helps catalyze the opposition to the coal-fired...
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RISE – CAFF 2020 Selection
A poetic expedition between two islanders, one from the Marshall Islands and one from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), connecting their realities of melting glaciers and rising sea levels. Kathy...
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Electric Vehicles are here! So, what are you waiting for?
Electric Vehicles are here! So, what are you waiting for? The performance and price of EVs are now comparable to, if not better than, the traditional internal combustion engine. Plus, it’s better for...
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Valve Turners – CAFF 2020 Selection
On October 11, 2016, in solidarity with Standing Rock and in response to the climate emergency we are facing, a team of activists took direct action shutting off the 5 pipelines carrying tar sands oil...
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Sun Safety
Summer Sun Safety Tips The summer is officially here, and everyone at SunCommon is thrilled! Whether you’re looking forward to backyard BBQs, swimming, or just spending time outdoors with your family...
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Plastics are Everywhere!
Plastic Free July is a global movement, dedicated to solving the world’s dire plastic pollution problem. By collectively reducing single-use plastics around the world and using plastic-free...
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Where does our electricity come from?
Have you ever wondered where your electricity comes from? As we work towards a future powered by 100% renewable energy, it’s important to know where we’re starting. Today’s grid: old, dirty, and...
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Understanding Your Carbon Footprint
How much CO2 does your lifestyle produce? The United States has the highest carbon footprint per capita in the world, and is second only to China for country with the highest total emissions. The...
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Fossil Fuel Divestment Q&A
Fossil Fuel Divestment Q&A The Divestment Movement has been in the news recently with schools such as the University of California and University of Vermont making firm commitments to remove...
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Checklist for Buying an Electric Vehicle
The SunCommon Checklist for Buying an Electric Vehicle Solar power and electric cars go together like peanut butter and jelly. We can’t have a clean energy future without getting our vehicles off of...
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Vermont Candidates for the 2020 Election
Vermont Candidates for the 2020 Election: It’s time to vote! We’ve seen how important science is to managing this pandemic. And like the pandemic, what elected officials do with science will determine...
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The Importance of People Power: Q&A with Artist Crystal Stokes
The Importance of People Power: Q&A with Local Artist, Crystal Stokes Crystal Stokes is a Morrisville, Vermont native with a gift for the arts. As a lover of nature, family, and knowledge,...
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The Best Fall Recipes by SunCommon
Our Favorite Fall Recipes Holiday gatherings might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring something delicious to the table! The SunCommon crew collected some of their...
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Solar Saves New England Over One Billion Dollars
Solar Saves New England $1.1 BILLION New Data makes it crystal clear. Solar helps everyone. There’s been debate across the region about how valuable solar is, and this analysis puts that debate to...
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Want to Go Solar in New York?
Want to Go Solar in New York? Make Hay (And Energy) While The Sun Shines! Some things are just better in a particular season. Like wool socks. Fresh tomatoes. Pumpkin Spice everything. It’s true, too,...
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The NYSERDA Solar Incentive is Decreasing — Get the most out of solar while...
The NYSERDA Solar Incentive is Decreasing — Get the most out of solar while you can! If this spring weather has you thinking about going solar, you aren’t alone! Spring is a great time to capture the...
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Looking for the Best Solar Company?
Looking for the Best Solar Company? Hi There. We’re Here for You. OK, so you’ve done your research: solar power is the most cost effective renewable energy source that saves you money, raises your...
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